Which place is cheaper, Orlando or Roatan?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Roatan or Orlando?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Roatan and Orlando. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Roatan or Orlando?
Roatan
Your next great vacation lies just thirty miles off the north coast of Honduras. Right above the world's largest coral reef is the island of Roatan. As a popular tourist attraction and standard cruise destination, it's not uncommon to see tons of Americans during your trip. In fact, the cruising industry has had huge impact on the island's culture. While ships are in port, traffic will be heavier and prices may go up. Because of the growth of tourism, most locals speak both Spanish and English.
Orlando
Orlando is a haven for tourists from the entire United States and abroad. The most famous sight in Orlando, Walt Disney World, is not actually located in the city at all, but in nearby Lake Buena Vista. The area attracts over 50 million visitors a year and the city's sprawling development has created amenities and entertainment options for tourists of all ages.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, The Best Train & Rail Tours in United States of America, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in United States of America.
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Roatan Prices
Honduras PricesOrlando Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRoatan $42Orlando $368
The average daily cost (per person) in Roatan is $42, while the average daily cost in Orlando is $368. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Roatan and Orlando in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRoatan $11Orlando $154
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRoatan $22Orlando $308
Compare Hotels in Roatan and Orlando
Looking for a hotel in Roatan or Orlando? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Roatan Hotel Prices and Orlando Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Roatan $18Orlando $66
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Roatan
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Roatan are as follows:
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Water Taxi$4.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Roatan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Roatan:
- Roatan Island Buggy Adventure plus Transfer: $217
- Roatan Buggy Adventure, Monkey & Sloth Park, Beach Pass plus Private Transfer: $207
- Private Transfer from Honduras Roatan Airport (RTB) to Roatan Hotels: $155
- Discover Scuba Diving in Roatan at Upachaya with Private Transfer: $150
- Mahogany Bay Cruise Port to Roatan Island hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $124
- South Side Horseback Riding, Beach Break & Roundway Transfer: $120
- Honduras Roatan Airport (RTB) to Roatan -Round-Trip Transfer: $115
- Roatan East End Cultural Experience, Island Lunch & Private Transfer: $99
- West Bay Aquarium Snorkeling, Chocolate & Rum Factory, City Tour plus Transfer: $91
- Ground transfers and ticket ferry to Utila or La Ceiba: $80
- Catch a ride to West Bay & back to Port, Hotel, or Airport (Roundtrip Transfer): $75
- Mayan Eden Eco Wildlife Park, City Tour & Private Transfer: $67
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Orlando
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Orlando are as follows:
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Parking$14
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Taxi Ride$45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Orlando
Also for Orlando, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer: Lake Buena Vista Area Hotels to Orlando Airport (MCO): $19
- MCO Airport Private Transfer to Downtown (Special Offer): $27
- Private Transfer from Orlando Airport (MCO): $29
- Private Transfer: MCO to Disney, Universal, and Orlando: $30
- Port Canaveral Transfer Service: $35
- Orlando Airport Mco:Private Transfer to Disney and Universal: $38
- Transfer: MCO/Orlando Hotels to Port Canaveral: $40
- Orlando:Airport Private Transfer to/from Disneyland Resort: $41
- MCO Airport Private Transfer to Downtown|Disneyland: $42
- Orlando Chauffeur Transfer: MCO Airport/Hotels to Port Canaveral: $50
- Private transfer in Orlando Airport Parks Shopping: $50
- Airport Transfer Service in Orlando Hotel to Airport (MCO): $53
Is it cheaper to fly into Roatan or Orlando?
Prices for flights to both Orlando and Roatan change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayRoatan $15Orlando $113
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Roatan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Roatan.
- Authentic Roatan Cooking Class and Cultural Experience: $125
Typical Food Prices in Orlando
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Orlando:
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Lunch for Two at Epcot$29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Orlando
For Orlando, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show: $39
- Flavors of ICON Park Food Tour: $40
- Orlando Polynesian Fire Luau and Dinner Show Experience: $75
- Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Local Brewery in Orlando: $75
- Immersive Pasta Making Cooking Class: $75
- Pirates Adventure Dinner Show with Drinks: $80
- Speakeasy Murder Mystery Dinner Show in Orlando: $82
- Titanic: First Class Dinner Gala Tickets in Orlando: $84
- Ivanhoe Village Food Tour with Tastings: $88
- Food Tour of Local Orlando's Ivanhoe Village : $89
- Sleuth's Mystery Dinner Show, Orlando: $90
- Milk District Eats Walking Food Tour: $90
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Roatan $26Orlando $204
Tours and Activities in Roatan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Roatan are as follows:
- ATVs ,Zipline ,island tour with sloths Sanctuary and Tastings: $130
- Bay Islands ATV City Tour and Wildlife Sanctuary Visit: $128
- Exclusive Roatan Islands Tour Monkey Sloth birds : $54
- Roatan Blue channel Snorkeling Tour with Beach Break: $70
- 1 HR Horseback riding + Sloths, Island Tour & Beach Break : $115
- 2-Hour Private Off Road ATV and Beach Experience in Bay Islands: $90
- 4 Hours Private Tour with Snorkel Experience in Roatan: $50
- 4-Hour Private Tour to Roatan Island: $52
- ATV Adventure , Zip Line , Horseback Ride Combo Tour: $175
- ATV Ride and Animals Park Tour Mahogany Bay and Ports Roatan: $135
- ATV Safari and Horseback Adventure at Mahogany Bay: $132
- Adventures of Roatan ATV Pineapple beach break: $120
Typical Entertainment Prices in Orlando
For Orlando, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Universal Studios for Two$110
Tours and Activities in Orlando
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Orlando.
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Orlando by Operation City Quest: $10
- 7-D Dark Ride Entry Ticket: $12
- SelfGuided Scavenger Hunt:Feel the Adventure Breeze at WinterPark: $12
- Orlando Audio Tour Adventure: $15
- Orlando Art Walk an Interactive Walking Tour: $15
- Old Town Entertainment District Attraction Tickets: $15
- Orlando City Pride- National Women's Soccer League Tickets: $18
- Ripley's Mirror Maze Experience: $18
- Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf Entry Ticket: $21
- Factory Adventure Tour in Chocolate Kingdom: $24
- Chocolate Kingdom Factory Adventure Tour: $24
- Orlando Ghost Tour: Ominous Otherworld Ghosts & Hauntings: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRoatan $6.64Orlando $30
Sample the Local Flavors in Orlando
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Orlando:
- Winter Park Bar Crawl: $15
- Orlando Haunts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $27
- Orlando Haunts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- Caribbean Moonshine Distillery Tour and Tasting: $40
- Sanford’s Haunted Brewery Tour: $43
- A Toast to the Ghost Haunted Pub Crawl in Downtown Orlando: $45
- Brews and Bites Brewery Walking Tour: $75
- 2-Hour Sushi Making Class at a Local Brewery: $75
- Pontoon Pub Crawl, 5 Lakeside Pubs and Restaurants Visit by Boat: $90
- Chef's Table and Wine Tasting Tour: $300
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Roatan and Orlando, we can see that Orlando is more expensive. And not only is Roatan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Roatan is in Central America and Orlando is in North America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Roatan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Roatan and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Orlando would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Orlando than you might in Roatan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Roatan Expensive? and Is Orlando Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Roatan or Orlando?
Orlando has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Roatan. When comparing the sizes of Roatan and Orlando, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.